Sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney that the Red Sox and Rangers agreed in principle on a deal for Texas' closer. In exchange, Boston will send pitcher Kason Gabbard and minor leaguer outfielders Engel Beltre and David Murphy to the Rangers.

Gagne waived his no-trade clause to join the American League East leaders and agreed to be Boston's set-up man after the Red Sox restructured the reliever's contract. Boston will pick up $2.1 million in Gagne's performance bonuses, while the Rangers will pay $400,000.

Still, I'm curious if Gagne can play nice with others, particularly after hearing all afternoon that he was "married" to the ninth inning (I wonder what kind of ceremony it was?).

As for the Dye move, the trade appeared to die after Boston refused to give up Wily Mo Pena, Manny Delcarmen and a third pitcher, mostly likely prospect Justin Masterson. Just as well. Too rich for my blood.